MAKE ME LAUGH - (B&W w/Robert Q. Lewis) 6/12/1958 Finale! Comedians Louis Nye, Orson Bean, Joey Carter. 1st contestant: Rockard Grociano TMS 1.1.12Catalog of Non-TPIR Shows
This is my official catalog of non-TPIR shows I can trade for. As I find more and watch them, I will write about them here, so stay tuned for updates! Also, those of you looking through this list are encouraged to alert me about any factual omissions or typos I have made in the list; likewise, I will encourage you to learn more about these shows by sources like Wikipedia, the Game Show Pilot Light, or maybe by trading with me for them! Maybe someday I'll have pages for each show, but that is highly unlikely any time soon at all.
In parentheses by most shows is important information: first is the source, usually GSN, OB (original broadcast), OC (original commercials), SM (studio master); next is the Video Quality/Audio Quality. 10/10 is the best, 0/0 is the worst. A number like 10/8 indicates better video than audio (uncommon), and something such as 8/10 indicates better audio than video quality. Scores below 6 indicate significant flaws in the quality.
Shows M-Z:
MAGNIFICENT MARBLE MACHINE - Florence Henderson & Roddy McDowell - Gary v. Bobbie. The only existing episode! CC 1.1.8
MAKE ME LAUGH - (B&W w/Robert Q. Lewis) 6/12/1958 Finale! Comedians Louis Nye, Orson Bean, Joey Carter. 1st contestant: Rockard Grociano TMS 1.1.12
MAKE THE CONNECTION with Gene Rayburn
First contestants Harriet Wainwright & Clark Coleman of Jerseyville, IL - Gene mentions Hurricane Connie at the open. MW 1.D3.2 (GSn, 9.9/9)MASQUERADE PARTY Taped 7-10-74: SM w/studio time counter. Panel: Bill Bixby, Lee Meriweather, Nipsey Russell Russ 4.14
MASTERS OF THE MAZE
Frankie/Ernie v. Mark/Robert v. Fallon/Mary - the infamous "Yellow" misspell episode) MT 1.D4.1Melanie/Stuart vs. Matthew/Mikey vs. Danielle/Ian - JD jokes about the Lady of the Maze before the first Maze run MT 1.D3.2Joseph/Brian v. Dani/Joyce v. Matthew/Jamil - Matthew is a game show impersonator, and the second running team calls the Lady of the Maze the Mirror Lady MT 1.D4.2Sean/Elan v. Michelle/Karmel v. Jimmy/Jay - A technical error in the Maze costs someone the run! Looks like they'll be invited back MT 1.D2.1
Becky/Debbie v. Lyndi/Erin v. Jared/Bethany - The girl is confused in the first Maze runMT 1.D2.3Brandi/Monica v. Brad/Kari v. Shariar/Arash - The tensest episode of all of season 2! MT 1.D3.1MATCH GAME
Unaired pilot from 1962 with original commercials: celebs Peggy Cass v. Peter Lind Hayes; contestants Ronni & Arthur v. Rick & Mary Russ 2.3.4 and GS D6.31964 ep from GSN - all celebs "Match Game '64 Tape" Ep 6
7/1964 ep with Jayne Mansfield, Joe, Marlene v. Orson Bean, Dave, Jean Russ 3.1.4 (9/9)5/19/1973 - Pilot episode A, in PRISTINE QUALITY! MB 1.2 (10/10)1975? MGPM - William Shatner, BS, CNR, Lee Meriweather, RD, JB - Dottie v. Karen People's Choice D1.5MATCH GAME-HOLLYWOOD SQUARES HOUR 10/31/1983 Premiere! With OCs Nick 3.D2.2 (w/OCs, 4.5/7 quality-ouch!)
MINDREADERS Christmas 1979 - celebs JBJoyce Bulifant and Jack Jones: Women (Elizabeth, Ray, Julie) v. Bonus Derrick 1.1.1 (9/10) OB w/OCs!
MONEY IN THE BLANK 1987, with Kevin O'Connell - Pilot A, Teresa v. Nathan Nick 6.D1.3
THE MONEYMAZE - Pilot Ep! With Nick Clooney. George & Joyce v. Bernard & Helen CC 1.2.3 (8/8)
NAME THAT TUNE
Margaret Robinson v. Susi Hinton Derrick 1.D4.3Richie v. Joan - Includes a $100,000 win! Russ 6.4.6 (With OCs, 7/7)Pilot A! Diana v. Alfred Russ 6.4.9 (SM, 7/7)Carol Bawer v. Hap Trout MT 1.D4.3Michael v. Hap - Golden Medley blowout for $100,000! Barkow 1.10Pat v. Art - Great finish of a $100,000 Win! Barkow 1.11Richard Allegra v. Carol Klein v. Marty Perdeck - $100,000 Win! Barkow 2.2.8 and Derrick 1.D4.2Elena Cervantes v. Eric Kaplan - Cliffhanger of a $100,000 win! Derrick 1.D4.1Elaine v. Tommy - Another $100,000 win! Ian 2.2.14Scott v. Kirk - $100,000 Win! Russ 6.4.7Les v. Stan - *Big* come-from-behind in the Golden Medley Showdown causes a 40 point-40 point tie breaker! $100,000 Win! Russ 6.4.8 (8.9/8)THE NAME'S THE SAME
1952 w/Avco - Abe Burrows, Joan Alexander, gsBCBill Cullen - 1st contestant is a child named "Bill Cullen" Chicago 1.4 (10/10)1952 w/Clorets - Joan Alexander, Gene Rayburn, Bess Myerson, Basil Rathbone - 1st contestant is "Bess Myerson" and the real Bess totally disses herself! The contestant doesn't understand the rules of the game! Chicago 2.3 (10/10)THE NEIGHBORS 1975, with Regis Philbin. Gail v. Sharon - Regis looks SO young! SM, No OC Russ 5.1.1
THE NEWLYWED GAME 1977 - "In the butt, Bob!" episode! It does exist, and it's right here! GSn Specials Tape B Ep 8
NOW YOU SEE IT
Joanne v. Jeff (7.9/7) Ian 1.3.10 OB No OCsFinale! Joanne v. Carol Ian 1.3.11 (OB, 8.5/8) and CC 1.2.1 (6/8)NUMBER PLEASE with Bud Collyer - Mrs. Secord v. Mrs. DeWitt - A vibraphone plays throughout the show MW 1.D2.4 (9.9/10)
THE OBJECT IS - 12/30/1963 - ABC Premiere - SM w/OCs - Dick Clark's Game Show Premiere! Georgette v. Maryanne v. Gerald: celebs Dwayne Hickman, Yvonne Craig, Hans Conreid:
some examples of gameplay mentioned in EoTVGS come from this ep! Russ 4.4
OKAY MOTHER 1947, with Dennis James - The oldest game show in my collection, from the long-defunct DuMont television network! Russ 3.2.4 (9/9, w/OCs)
PASS THE BUCK with Bill Cullen
1978 - "Sue has the Flu" ep; contestants come up with four-word rhymes like that, but just wait till you hear what else they come up with! Russ 3.2.5PASSWORD
Early 1960s B&W - Juliet Proust & Robert Horton; 1st game Jim v. Pat EP 1.3 With fee plugs1966? - Celebs Carol Burnett & Peter Lawford - Bud v. Mary K - Second ToC! People's Choice D1.1 (10/10)9/22/1966 Daytime - Celebs Lucille Ball & Gary Morton - Richard v. Ruth Nick 5.T1.6 (7/8, with OCs!)5/22/1967 - CBS Nighttime finale! Celebs Barbara Rush & Noel Harrison; Dennis v. Wendy Nick 5.D2.21974 - Last day of 2nd Grand Master Tournament! Finale of "Password All-Stars!" With Richard Dawson, Bill Bixby, Hal Linden, BWBetty White Russ 3.1.5 (5/7, w/OCs) and Russ 7.?.? (better VQ)PASSWORD PLUS
Christmas 1979 - Partial ep (17 min), OB w/OCs! Elaine Joyce + Bart Braverman - Mark v. Susie Derrick 1.1.2 (9/10)2/1981 - Gene Rayburn + Wink Martindale - The Vanished Segment episode! Gene & Wink are so goofy! Nick 5.D1.41982 - Finale! Nick 4.D2.5PITFALL
PLACE THE FACE 1954, with Bill Cullen. 1st Celeb: Joann Gilbert. Bill smacks on Chicago at the open! TMS 1.1.5 SM w/OCs
PLAY THE PERCENTAGES with Geoff Edwards
1/7/1980 - Series premiere! Nannette & Brian Smith v. Karla & John Greci Ian 1.2.14 (7/8)1980 - Marty & Lauren? Smet v. the Bonus Game - $36,000 win! Ian 1.2.15 (5/6.8) USA 1980 - Dennis & Vicki Williams v. Rebecca & Peter Bernstein - Geoff blurts out an answer inadvertently Ian 1.2.16 (USA, 6-6.9/7)1980 - Dennis & Vicki Williams v. Wendy & Bernard Daniels Nick 7.D3.4 (7.2/8)1980 - Ted v. Bob - Two very dapper military men; one really fights, the other watches TV! Seneca 1.1.1PLAY YOUR HUNCH with Merv Griffin
4/15/1960 - First nighttime show! Merv starts with a musical number, "The Old Piano Roll Blues!" Panel: Mr. & Mrs Lovejoy, and the Danforths. MW 1.D3.3
PRESS YOUR LUCK
Pilot ep from 1983 Nick 3.D1.49/23/1983 - 5th episode! Robert v. Dave v. Shirley Nick 6.D4.5 (8/8) w/OCs9/30/1983 - Randy v. Kathy v. Alan - Randy West's second episode Nick 4.D1.26/7/1984 - Pamela v. Vicki v. Ed - Day before Michael Larson's reign of terror! Nick 4.D1.38/10/1984 - the infamous Cathy v. Lori spin battle! Nick 3.D4.211/26/1984 - Chris v. Dom v. Diane - Three-way tie! Nick 4.D2.111/27/1984 - Chris v. Dom v. Diane - Re-match from the previous episode Nick 4.D2.21/11/1985 - Jerome v. Michael v. LeeAnn1/14/1985 - Lisa v. Max v. Jerome1/15/1985 - Lesley v. Jerome v. Tim1/16/1985 - Donna v. Paul v. Lesley1/18/1985 - Brad v. Will v. Christine1/21/1985 - Brad v. Arlene v. George1/22/1985 - Andrea v. Arlene v. Mike1/23/1985 - Andrea v. Al v. Rita - Weird game; 3rd day of the "Home Player Spin," and someone wins the game with $0! MW 1.D4.1 (GSn, 9.5/10)2/6/1985 - Steve v. Myke v. Robin - Myke "Gemini" Horton wants to open up a hair salon & Peter makes a bunch of football references! MW 1.D5/6.1 (GSn, 10/10)2/27/1985 - Scott v. Pamela v. Lisa - Scott is one of the most HATED contestants ever; he passes 7 spins & people want him to Whammy! MW 1.D5/6.8 (GSn, 9.9/9)2/28/1985 - Scott v. Suzanne v. Bob - Scott, Part 2! A poem about Rod is read, and Rod is shown on camera! MW 1.D5.9 (GSn, 9.9/9)3/1/1985 - (Starts in Spin Round 1) Dale v. Norma v. Bob - 2 contestants whammy out MW 1.D5.10 (GSn, 9.4/8)3/27/1985 - Denny v. Tony v. Michele - First episode of "Michelle, Mistress of the Pass!" MW 1.D4.2 (GSn, 9.5/10)3/28/1985 - Michele v. Joe v. Susan - Absolutely tremendous finish to the second spin round! Michele gets SO lucky! MW 1.D4.3 (GSn, 9.5/10)3/29/1985 - Jack v. Michele v. Patti - Michele is reponsible for more pernicious passes, and another big loss! MW 1.D4.4 (GSn, 9.5/10)4/8/1985 - Michele v. Drew v. Val - After the College Week break, Michele keeps raking it in on this show! MW 1.D4.5 (GSn, 9.5/10)4/9/1985 - Brenda v. Mark v. Michele - Finally, someone dodges the Whammy long enough to take down Michele, but not without a fight! MW 1.D4.6 (GSn, 9.5/10)7/12/1985 - Lisa v. Judy v. Steve Bryant - Steve is a Houston Oilers football player, famous for shouting "big bucks and no whaaaaaaaamiiiiiiiiiiessssssss!!!!!" MW 1.D5.5 (GSn, 9.5/8)7/15/1985 - Steve Bryant v. Kent v. Lynn - Steve's BAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKK! Trip to the Daytime Emmys is hit, and Steve plays against the house! MW 1.D5.6 (GSn, 9.4/8)7/16/1985 - Kathy v. Steven v. Steve Bryant - The studio is still echoing! MW 1.D5.7 (GSn, 9.4/8)8/23/1985 - Jacklynn v. Mark v. Matt - Strange ep with strange edits due to board failures! Two contestants whammied out, the other stops the game with $1150 and 2 spins left! Russ 3.3.8 and MW 1.D5.4 (GSn, 9.5/8)1985 - Jacquie v. Matt v. Roxy - "Lost ep" of Back to School Week, never aired on CBS! Peter puts funny glasses on, and someone plays against the house! MW 1.D5.2 (GSn, 9.5/8)8/26/1985 - Katie v. Ramon v. Greg - Monday of Back to School Week, and 500th aired PYL ep! MW 1.D5/6.3 (GSn, 9.5/8)11/22/1985 - Jon v. Carla v. Shirley - the only ep with a Sweepstakes spin, and it's worth $36,000! Ian 2.1.15 (USA, 8.9/9)6/17/1986 - Scott v. Paige v. Jacques - the N falls off Pamela's "SPINS", Add-a-One is hit for $10, and Double Your $$ is hit for $720! Ian 2.1.17 (8/7)9/26/1986 - Andy v. Karen v. Bill - Truly the finale! Very interesting watch. MW 1.D6.11 (8/8, OB No OCs)Leslie v. Kathy v. Tim - Game Show Marathon with Rikki Lake! MW 1.D4.7PYRAMID (Any incarnation)
#1376, VTR 8/22/1979 - Celebs Terry Davis & Daryl Anderson - Eric v. Ethel - $15,000 Win! Russ 6.4.5 (SM w/Slate, 8.5/8)6/27/1980 - Finale! Lois Neddleton & Bill Cullen - Janice v. Mary Lee Nick 6.D2.1 (9/9) SM w/Slate!Syndie Premiere! Celebs Anne Meara & Tony Roberts - Dick v. Barbara CC 3.3 (7/8)c. 1978 - Celebs Debralee Scott & Peter Lawford - Bob v. Sharon CC 3.4 (8/7.5, at best)1978 - Celebs Lois Nettleton & Robert Urich - Pamela v. Pat CC 3.5 (8/8)Ep from 9/19/791981 - Celebs Joanne Worley & Soupy Sales - Russ 5.3.8 w/OCs9/20/1982 - CBS Premiere! Constance McCashin & Robert Mandan - Scott v. Janet Nick 6.D2.2 1/14/1983 - Lynn Redgrave & Billy Crystal - Jenny v. Ted - Dick berates Lynn & Billy at the open for not setting new records! Nick 5.D3.1 11/2/1984 - Dorothy Lyman & Terry Lester - Laura v. Jim Kav 3.1.2 (CBS No OCs, 7.9/7.5)
Week of 10/14/1985 - Jackee Harry & Terry Lester - Kim and Lorraine. $10,000 win today! Kav 3.1.3 (CBS w/OCs, 8.9/8.5)
Pyramid returns from 13-week absence! BW & David Graf - Sandra v. Pom(eroy) Nick 6.D2.3 9/9/1985 Premiere! Vicki Lawrence & Brian Mitchell - Jill v. Colleen Nick 7.D4.4 (GSN, 8.8/8)9/2/1988 Finale! Teresa Ganzel & Henry Polic II - Dan v. Nora Nick 7.D4.5 (GSN, 9.7/10)QUEEN FOR A DAY with Jack Bailey
With OCs - "Circus Day!" Clowns from the Greatest Show on Earth do tricks. From "The New TV Network -- ABC" Russ 4.5
3/17/1960 (St. Patrick's Day) With OCs - Birt is the first contestant. AN 1.2.6QUICK AS A FLASH 1952 pilot (technically unsold) for ABC, with Bull Cullen. Players: Boris Karlov v. Margot v. Wendy Barrie v. Master Sgt. John TMS 1.1.4 SM
QUIZ KIDS - Quizmaster Fran Allison. Contestants: Joel v. Sally Ann v. Patrick v. Melvin v. Sheldon. TMS 1.1.3 SM w/OCs
THE REEL GAME with Jack Barry. 5/3/1971 series finale. Francie v. Mark v. Joyce. SM with OCs! Russ 5.1.8
REMOTE CONTROL with Ken Ober. Bob Eubanks makes a surprise visit! Ian 3.D3.6
$ALE OF THE CENTURY with Jim Perry, 1983-1989
1984 - Nanci/Bob/Dawn - Dawn is trying for a $99,000 jackpot! Ian 3.D5.1 (With OCs, 6.5/7.5)1984 - Margerite/John/Debbie - premiere of the Winners Board (OB w/OC and ticket plug) Russ 2.1.12 and GS D10.31984 - Monty/Sheila/David - David plays for over $82,000! (OB w/OC) Russ 2.1.13 and GS D10.41984 - Jeff/Jas/Tom - One player finishes w/$0 dollar bill contest lee menning winners board... Russ 6.6.4 (With OCs)1985 - Howard v. Deborah v. Mark - Mark plays for over $115,000! Ian 1.2.3 (8.8/8) from NBC1985 - partial ep (18 mins) Joanna/Earl/Ann Meyer - Ann loses on her attempt to clear the Winner's Board Russ 6.6.51986 - Cindy v. Clay v. Lisa - $50K win! Ian 3.D5.3 (8/8)1987 - Brenda v. Dave v. Pamela - Jay Stewart is WAY TOO EXCITED! Pamela wins, among other things, Jim's tie! Russ 5.2.7 (7.9/8) OB with OCs!
12/30/1987 - Mark v. Betty v. Al Ian 3.D5.4 (OB w.OC, 9.7/9.7)198? - Rhona v. Jim v. Elaine - Summer Bartholomew is a Fame Game subject; Rhona was a contestant on Blockbusters MT 1.D9.11989 - Victor v. Robin v. Craig MT 1.D8.11989 - NBC Finale! Frank v. Jody Lee v. John Russ 3.4.3 and MT 1.D5.1 (both with ending intact)
Syn #23 2/6/1985 - Chip v. Naomi v. John - John plays for over $150,000! Ian 1.2.1 Syn #38 2/27/1985 - Karin v. Vince v. Helaine - Helaine plays for over $140,000! Ian 1.2.2 (9/8)Syn #61 4/1/1985 - Wil v. Alice v. Michael - Michael plays for over $140,000, but not if Alice can help it! Ian 1.2.4 (9/9)Syn #62 4/2/1985 - Myrna v. John v. Alice - Alice's 2nd ep Ian 1.2.5 (8.9/9)Syn #66 4/8/1985 - Alice v. Chuck v. Irwin - Alice plays for $136,000+ Russ 5.2.6 (USA, 8.5/9.5) from USASyn #107 - 1985 - Pat v. Lisa v. Tim Hollerin - Tim plays for over $156,000! Ian 3.D5.2 (6.7/9) from USA; also Russ 3.4.2 (poor VQ) and Nick 6.D1.61985 - Melanie v. Matt Ottinger v. Jan Ian 1.2.6 1986 - Zareh v. Susan v. Curtis (from 2-6.9/7) Ian 1.2.7 OB w/OCsSCRABBLE with Chuck Woolery
1984 - The pilot! MT 1.D2.21987 - Game Show Hosts - Bill Rafferty v. Tom Kennedy, for starters MT 1.D12.1SECOND CHANCE - Unsold Pilot - 11/9/76 (forerunner to Press Your Luck!) Nick 3.D4.1
SENSE OR NONSENSE - Unsold Pilot - 1965, with Paul Winchell. Connie Hines & Stubby Kaye v. Richard Long & Chris Nelson. Interesting (but tedious) word game where you make phrases from jumbled letters. Russ 6.5.2
SEVEN KEYS - KTLA version. Very interesting concept for gameplay. Vern is the 1st player; A 17-year old is the second player of the game! Russ 4.6
SHOOT FOR THE STARS with Geoff Edwards
Pilot #1! Ann Meara & Rick Hurst - David v. Kathy AN 1.2.8 (SM, 5-8.7/8.7)Pilot #2! Anita Gillette & Bill Cullen - John v. Kathy AN 1.2.9 (GSN, 9/9), and Nick 7.D3.1 (GSN, 10/10)SHOWOFFS - 11/28/1975, with Bobby Van. Joyce Brothers, Dick Gautier (Red); Karen Morrow & Mike Farrell (Blue). Dick plays the Bonus. Charades game. CC 3.16 (SM, 8-jumpy/9)
SIMON SAYS - Unsold 1971 pilot featuring Bob Barker & a giant computer named "Simon" CC 1.1.13
STARCADE
1983 - Allison v. Lawrence - Games played: Krull*, Galaxian, Guzz, Bag, Wild Wes - "Starcade Hotline" looks into arcade games adapted from movies AN 1.2.12 (G4, 9.5/9)1983 - Lori v. Jerome - Games played: Journey, Wacko*, Congo Bongo, Krull, Buck Rogers "Starcade Hotline" looks at a game housed in a floating pod AN 1.2.13 (G4, 9.5/8)1983 - "Dragon's Lair" Championship Special with Jonah v. Marcelo, then Mike v. Mike - Players are competing for a trip to Hawaii, and play a brand new, never-before-seen game! AN 1.2.14 (G4, 9.5/8)1983 - Boothes v. Bermans - Games played: Sinistar, Berzerk, Munch Mobile, Zookeeper, Bubbles* AN 1.2.15 (G4, 9.5/8)1983 - Starcade Invitational Special with Tim v. Rhonda, then Mary v. John - Games played: Zookeeper, Tac/Scan, Mario Bros., Gyruss, Motorace USA AN 1.2.16 (G4, 9.5/9)1983 - Starcade Invitational Special with John v. Lori, then Eric v. Michael - Games played: Buck Rogers, Zookeeper, Gyruss, Star Wars, Congo Bongo AN 1.2.17 (G4, 9.5/9)1983 - Starcade Invitational Special with John v. Lori, then Eric v. Michael - Games played: Buck Rogers, Zookeeper, Gyruss, Star Wars, Congo Bongo AN 1.2.18 (G4, 9.5/9)1983 - Starcade Invitational Special with Peter v. Ken, then Dionne v. Don - Star Wars is the only game! AN 1.2.19 (G4, 9.5/5-low)1983 - Starcade Invitational Special with Alex v. Leo, then Jordan v. Mike - Pole Position, Gyruss, Zookeeper, Star Wars, Krull AN 1.2.20 (G4, 9.5/5-low, sync)STOP THE MUSIC - 1954, with Bert Parks. First Contestant: Santa Epolito; Bert spends a lot of time calming his nerves! $10,000 Win in this ep! Ian 3.D6.1
SUPER PASSWORD
11/23/1984 - Joanne Worley + Charles Siebert - Bob v. Kelly - Rich Jeffries' last episode as announcer Nick 5.D2.311/26/1984 - Mary Calorette & Orson Bean - Kelly v. Rick - Gene Wood's first episode as announcer Nick 5.D2.41988 - Audrey Landers & Bruce Baum - Patrick (aka Kerry) v. Lisa - Kerry Ketcham wins $55,000... NOT!!! Russ 6.3.1Yo-Yo v. Kathleen - Bert argues with the judge during Ca$hword! Russ 6.3.2Elizabeth v. Jim - Rip Taylor RIPS off his wig! A CLASSIC! Russ 6.3.3 (From GSN Green Ball Awards, with other clips) 1986 - Lindsey Bloom & Jamie Farr - Karen v. Theresa - Contestant fails to give a clue 4 times! Russ 6.5.13SUPER PAY CARDS with Art James, 1981-82
Jeannette v. Martin AN 1.2.1 (7.4/8)Blossom v. David AN 1.2.2 (7/7)Gail v. Lennard AN 1.2.3 (7.7/8)Helen v. Mitchell AN 1.2.4 (7/8)1981 - Ann Marie v. Mark - Science v. the Arts! AN 1.2.5 (7.4/7.4)TAKE A GOOD LOOK 1958, with Ernie Kovacs - Panel: Caesar Romero, Edie Adams, and Hans Conreid - Jane starts with $50 AN 1.1.18 With OCs
TALKING PICTURES with Allen Ludden. Unsold pilot. Celebs: Peter Lawford, Ann Miller, Angela Cartwright, Lorne Greene, Jan Sterling, Stubby Kaye, Agnes Moorehead, Tom Smothers, Carol Burnett. Players: Rachel v. Dick. TMS 1.1.6
TATTLETALES
Jack Narz guest hosts - Bob & DJ Barker are in the red section Barkow 1.6Orson/Carolyn Bean, John/Patty Duke Astin, Harry Berson/Jeanne Cooper "Lots O' TJW".7Jim & Henny Bachus v. Chuck Woolery & JoAnn Pflug v. Charlie Brell & Mitzi McCall - 3-way tie! Ian 1.1.1 (9/7)TEMPTATION with Art James: Pilot episode (perhaps)! June v. Lada v. Robynne CC 2.6
TIC TAC DOUGH
1990 - Michele v. Susan Russ 6.5.8 (USA, w/USA comms, ?/?)TO TELL THE TRUTH
Nothing But The Truth with Mike Wallace. Panel Polly Burdens, John Swayze, Hildi Parks, Dick Van Dyke: 1st guest is Tony Costello Ian 1.2.912/1966 - Panel: Tom Poston, Peggy Cass, Orson Bean, Kitty Carlisle. 1st contestant: Les Woss, procrastinator. Russ 5.2.11 From GSN With OCs!3/3/1968 - IN COLOR! Substitute host Bert Convy. Panel: Robert Q. Lewis, Peggy Cass, Orson Bean, Kitty Carlisle. Special guest Loretta Lynn. MW 1.D3.5
1973 - Panel Bill Cullen, Kitty Carlisle, Joe Garagiola, Peggy Cass - ist ID is Fortune Mackrey Ian 1.2.10 1977 - Panel Bill Cullen, Peggy Cass, Barry Nelson, Kitty Carlisle: Joe comes out wearing a Darth Vader costume & Dave Prowse (Darth Vader) is the first contestant! MW 1.D2.1 (GSn, 9.5/9)7/31/1980 - John Wade, Susan Lucci, Bill Cullen, Polly Bergen - 1st game: a sports imposter, Barry Bremen. Includes a reshoot of Game 2 after Robin made a mistake! Russ 6.5.7 (SM w/slate, ?/?)THE NEW TREASURE HUNT - 1974?, with Geoff Edwards: Susan goes on the first Treasure Hunt People's Choice D1.7 or D2.1
TRIVIA TRAP - 1984, with Bob Eubanks: Pilot #1! Bonnie, John, Addie (Seniors) v. Alysen, Tim, Kathy (Juniors) Nick 6.D3.5 (9.5/10)
TRIVIAL PURSUIT - 1993, with Wink Martindale. Colleen v. Paris Themmen (aka Mike Teevee from 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory v. Steve MT 1.D8.2 (6/7.9)
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Special guest Bob Mathias - First stunt: 4 men sing Row Row Row Your Boat in different languages! TMS 1.1.2 SM w/OCs
1967 - Color kinescope copy in GREAT SHAPE! Russ 4.7TWENTY-ONE
1956 - Marion v. Maurice - The pilot episode of the most infamous game show in TV history... Russ 5.1.3TWO FOR THE MONEY
1953 - Francis & Oscar - A record total of $2,835 is won in Game 3! Russ 6.3.51954 - Marie & Joseph - Fred Allen fills in for Herb! Russ 6.3.6 (With OCs)
3/23/1957 - 1st ep of the Levenson incarnation. Quite a bit of his family is present, even in the orchestra! 1st couple Lt.Col. & Mrs. Reed Richards Chicago 2.1 (10/10)UNSOLD PILOTS SERIES (Raise the Dead) from GSN
WHAMMY - Keith v. Brooke v. Chantal
WHAT'S GOING ON? - 1954: 1st stunt is Gene Raymond at the Empire State Building GSn Specials Tape A Ep 2 and MW 1.D3.4
WHAT'S MY LINE? - John Charles Daly (1950-1967)
panel Arlene Francis, Tony Randall, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf - 1st player Sheila Bell, mystery guest Ethel Merman Chicago 1.3panel Dorothy Kilgallen, William Shatner, Kitty Carlisle, Bennett Cerf - 1st player Sandi Kane, mystery guest Jack Lemmon Chicago 2.5panel Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf - 1st players Del Webb & Dan Topping MW 1.D2.5WHEEL OF FORTUNE
1978 - Scott v. Glenda v. Gail - Messy during the intro--antenna problems? Aldridge 4.2.101978 - Scott v. Peggy v. Laurel - Hilarious 1st round, almost every letter is used! Did Susan turn a letter she wasn't supposed to? Fortunately she was right! Scott plays for the car in the Star Bonus round. MO Aldridge 4.2.113/1979 - Gwen v. Bryan v. Anita - funny comments about substitute teachers! Russ 5.4.1 (OB w/OCs, 9.5/8)1979 - Susan v. Lea v. Ginger Russ 6.5.31979 - New Year's Eve! Lou v. Allan v. Jackie - Way to take it off, Susan! OB w/OCs and NBC News Update! Russ 5.1.13 (9.9/10)1980 - Charline v. Becky v. Les - Free Spin is hit 3 times in Round 1; money is put on account, and TWO mid-puzzle commercial breaks! Russ 6.3.11 (OB w/OCs, 9/9)1980 - Mazel v. Bob v. Kevin - Five rounds played! Russ 6.3.13 (OB w/OCs, 9/8.5)1980 - Paul v. Diane v. Cathy - Chuck addresses rumors about WOF being cancelled, plus TWO mid-puzzle commercial breaks! Russ 6.4.1 (OB w/OCs, 9/8.5)1980 "Swedish girl" ep - Ken v. Linda v. Charlotte CC 1.1.9 and GS D10.11980 ep with Tom Kennedy as a player, playing for an audience member - Tom Kennedy v. Monty v. Minnie CC 1.1.11 and GS D10.2Christmas 1980 - Laura v. Joyce v. Barbara Russ 5.4.2 8.5/8 OB w/OCsChristmas 1980 - Vicki v. Bud v. Linda - Car Win Russ 5.4.3 9/8 OB w/OCs1981 - Virginia v. Jan v. Lori Russ 5.4.4 8/8 OB w/OCs
12/28/1981 - Daytime ep - PAT SAJAK'S PREMIERE! Jim* v. Keith v. Stacie (Beginning of Teen Week; w/OCs!) Russ 3.1.71982 - Daytime ep - Beverly v. Dorian v. Bill* - Pat makes a lot of funnies on this show (w/OCs!) Russ 3.1.6
1983 - Daytime ep - Tina v. Janet v. Tim - "Changing Keys" is now used on the show; Alternate version played at open! (w/OCs, including promos for Go! & MG/HS Hour!) Russ 3.1.8 and Ian 1.1.159/19/1983 - Nighttime ep - Jeff v. Leslie v. Linda*: Syndie premiere! Peter Tomarken does a spiel for GSN before the show! Russ 3.1.91983 - Nighttime ep - Lou v. Cindy* v. Karen - $25,000 is won in one round! (Missing ending) Russ 3.1.109/22/1983 - Nighttime ep - Theresa v. Patti v. Scott - Fourth syndicated ep: $60,000+ Rolls Royce is won! Russ 3.1.11 (6.9/5 - low audio)1983 - Couples Week! Bill & Kathy v. Don & Susan v. Frank & Debbie Russ 5.4.7 8.5/8.5 OB w/OCs1984 - Larry v. Diane v. Howard - Howard is crazy; Larry solves a puzzle with no money; car win; Full Credit Roll! EP 1.1.41984 - Lloyd v. Linda v. Debbie - Pat litters out of a motorhome Russ 5.4.5 8/8 OB w/OCs1984 - Thelma v. Sam v. Lisa - Curtain almost falls down at open! Russ 5.4.6 7/9 OB w/OCs1984 - Battle of the Sexes! Ron v. Ray v. Rick - All guys today Russ 5.4.8 8.5/8.5 OB w/OCs1984 - E.R. v. Casey v. Stacey Ian 3.D4.1 (GSN, 8.9/9)1984 - Bill v. Brilla v. Teddy Ian 3.D4.2 (GSN, 8.9/9)1985 - Michael v. Renita v. Laura Barkow 2.2.11 (8/9) and GS D4.21985 - Mary v. Dan v. Marianne - Mercedes win! EP 1.1.51985 - Dave v. Melanie v. Vicky - Pat plays in the bedroom at the open! Ian 2.2.31985 - Steve v. Christina v. Debra - Steve puts money on account twice! Very bad luck with the wheel today, but not in the bonus round! Ian 2.2.10 (9.5/8.5)1986 - Peter v. Aurora v. Wendy - Finale of Teen Week. Susan Stafford fills in for Vanna! With NBC promos & long credits Aldridge 4.2.121987 - Norm v. Marci v. Dean - "As we continue, by popular demand, our Big Bonanza Of Cash!" One contestant wins over $74,000 today! OB No OC, no contestant interviews DN.1.D1.11987 - Sheila v. Greg v. Dick - PAT DROPS TROU!!!! More Big Bonanza of Cash! OB w/OCs! YOU MUST GET THIS EPISODE! DN.1.D1.21987 - Stuart v. Carol v. Gina - Big Bonanza of Cash! Second half of the episode only; $52,000+ winner! DN.1.D2.11987 - Geri v. Chip v. Betsy - More Big Bonanza of Cash! Betsy REALLY BLOWS the 1st puzzle! Ob No OC, no contestant interviews DN.1.D2.21987 - Norm v. Diane v. Linda - Big Bonanza of Cash! RV win! OB no OC, no contestant interviews DN.1.D2.31987 - Joseph v. Stacey v. Jeannie - Big Bonanza of Cash! Pat & Vanna went fishing & showed some pictures at the end of the show! Contestant plug! OB no OC, no contestant interviews DN.1.D2.41988 - Meg v. Dave v. Matt - First ever road show, from Radio City in New York! Ian 2.2.2 (8/9, GSN)11/18/1988 - Alan v. Karl v. Nikki - From Radio City in New York Ian 3.D4.3 (GSN, 9/9) 6/13/1989 - Theresa v. Pat v. Roland - First round is missing Ian 2.2.11 (OB w/OCs)1995? - Tim v. David v. Kim People's Choice D1.311/21/1996 - Thayer v. Julie v. Bambi - College Week from San Francisco. Pat & Vanna switch roles for the bonus after Pat loses his voice! Ian 3.D4.4 (GSN, 8/8)4/1/1997 - APRIL FOOL'S DAY! Alex Trebek hosts, and Pat and Vanna play for charity! Pat's wife Lesly activates the letters Ian 2.2.9 (OB No OCs, 8/8.5) or WOF Marathon 2.1 (GSn, 10/10)WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO?
"The Gateway Getaway" - Nick 4.D4.5"Minnehaha: The Filching of the Falls" - Shamita v. Jessica v. Steven - Trip won with ZERO time! (check TBC) Ian 1.1.5Rec. 4/30/1992 "Cur Cribs Curves" Greg v. Annie v. Joshua Ian 1.1.6"wskGone" Laura v. Henry v. Molly Ian 1.1.7 (8/7)Rec. 4/15/1993 "Robot Robotnapper" Sal v. Lauren v. Eric Ian 1.1.8 (8/7)WHEW!
8/27/1979 - Randy Amasia's first show Nick 5.D1.11980 - Celebs BWBetty White & John Saxon; Stephanie v. Stephen - Series Finale! BW & Stephen play final game against the house! Russ 4.8
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? - David Goodman's $1M win GSn Specials.A.3
WHO, WHAT, OR WHERE GAME - Greg v. Claire v. John CC 1.1.7 (6.9/8)
WIN BEN STEIN'S MONEY - 1998? - Christopher v. Lisa v. Bob - sidekick Jimmy Kimmel: Ben & Jimmy drop trou after contestant gets a perfect 10 for the first time! GSn Specials Tape C Ep 3
WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW - BWBetty White, Annie Potts, Dom DeLoise, Burt Reynolds - From its very 1st week! Burt explains the origins of the show. GSn Specials Tape C Ep 5
WINNER TAKE ALL 1952, with Bill Cullen. 3rd ep of the 3rd incarnation! Game: Dr. Tillman v. Mrs. Hiller Chicago 2.2
WINNING STREAK with Bill Cullen - 8/9/1974 (pre-empted) - Paul v. Kathy - Fascinating game play, but a little tedious at times! Only ep known to exist. Ian 2.1.10 (GSN, 7.5-blurry/7.9), or Russ 6.2.6 (SM, 8.9/8)
WIPEOUT Nikki v. Kathy v. Kevin Ian 1.1.14 (6.5/7)
YOU BET YOUR LIFE 1954, with Groucho Marx - Ula & Charles are the first couple (but they're both single), and the secret word is "House" CC 1.2.2
YOU DON'T SAY! 4/5/1963, with Tom Kennedy. Celebs Betty White & Barry Sullivan. Contestants Pope v. David. From WNBC-TV, Channel 4 Ian 3.D6.2 (OB w/OCs, 8.5/9)
YOUR NUMBER'S UP 1985, with Nipsey Russell - Linda v. Ralph v. Debbie. Bizarre game involving clues and people's telephone numbers! TPIR Trade 3 #3.6 (OB w/OCs, 7/6)
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